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Malapascua
Shallow house reef with rich macro life.
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A calm Malapascua shore dive with a shallow reef, seagrass, and enough structure for easy check dives and macro hunting.
About Malapascua
Malapascua is a shallow house-reef dive base with an easy warm-up profile, scattered coral, and a heavy small-critters payoff. It works well as a calm shore dive for check dives or relaxed macro hunting, and it gives you a launch point for the island's bigger shark and wall days when you want to branch out. Expect a sheltered, low-friction entry with the best return from patient buoyancy and slow scanning rather than covering distance.
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Research Estimate At Malapascua
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Malapascua?
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Malapascua Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 15m
Depth Note
The house reef starts around 5 m and slopes to roughly 13-15 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with January to May usually giving the best all-around conditions and visibility.
Typical Conditions
Shallow, sheltered reef and seagrass conditions with scattered coral, artificial structure, and a stronger macro payoff after dark.
Safety & Access At Malapascua
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the artificial structures and swim-throughs; the reef is shallow but still crowded with fragile macro life.
Access Restrictions
Shore access from the beachfront house reef; Open Water is enough for the reef, and dusk and night add-ons are a strong fit.
Legal Notes
Follow resort and site rules for the house reef and any night-diving add-ons.
Local Intel For Malapascua
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A house-reef scuba dive with plentiful fish life and diverse reef critters.
Freediving
Not ideal as a primary freedive target because the best viewing is on a shallow scuba profile with structure and small critters.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in the shallows, but the reef is best appreciated with scuba around the structure.
Malapascua Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Malapascua
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Wildlife at Malapascua
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Recent Logged Visits At Malapascua
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Malapascua
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
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Malapascua Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
evolution.com.ph · Resort
House reef macro life, seahorses, eels, octopus, shrimps, and crabs.
www.malapascua.net · Resort
House reef depth, structure, easy shore access, and day/night suitability.
www.midnightblueelephant.com · Guide
Island-wide diving context, shark days, and seasonal visibility guidance.
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